Check Your Sunscreen-Application Technique

Sunscreen can't protect you if it's not applied properly

Think you're sunscreen savvy? Think again. One study finds 9 out of 10 people don't do a good enough job when applying sunscreen. Just 25% of people got complete coverage of sunscreen over any one area.

The most common mistake is putting sunscreen on too carelessly. How to apply sunscreen: To do it right, focus on one area at a time and don't miss spots like feet, tops of ears, temples, and the back of the neck.

Be sure to use enough lotion. You'll need at least one ounce of sunscreen to cover your entire body. For example, if your bottle is 4-ounces it should not last for more than 4 applications.

Squeeze the lotion directly from the container and rub it in with your fingertips. Putting sunscreen on your hands and rubbing them together before putting it on your body makes most of the lotion stick to your palms.